Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School.

Liverpool, L121LE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North Drive
Sandfield Park
Liverpool, L121LE
Phone
1512812300
Website
runnymede-school.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148177
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
North Drive, Sandfield Park, Liverpool, L12 1LE
Website
www.runnymede-school.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
378 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
346
Free School Meals
9.2% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.1 (6.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 110.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 107.0
2024 106.0 110.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
346 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Challenge and Support through Faith"

compassion for others mutual respect education for justice

Catholic primary school; part of the Edmund Rice family of schools; ethos grounded in Edmund Rice principles and Catholic education; promotes justice, compassion, and care for the whole person within a Christian framework.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head Teacher Kate Peaston; highlights outstanding RE inspection, historical roots since 1938, Edmund Rice ethos, and commitment to high standards and a rich, enquiry-driven curriculum.

Facilities

Sporting facilities Extra-curricular facilities 30 acres of grounds

Curriculum Highlights

8 Essentials Curriculum (Edmund Rice) woven through the curriculum Cross-curricular approach with whole-school themed days and 'Big Questions' to promote enquiry-led learning Progression maps detailing knowledge, skills and vocabulary for each subject area Religious Education and RSHE integrated as core components of learning

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care Lead Supervisor vacancy advertised; wraparound care is offered and details are provided via the Wraparound Lead Job Description and related vacancies documents.

SEND Provision

Wellbeing and pastoral support available; named safeguarding leads; Pastoral Support Worker; contact the school office for access to support and information about external agencies as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Applications are made online via the home Local Authority; supplementary faith form required for Baptised Catholic criteria; proof of Baptism required for Baptised Catholic criteria; school is oversubscribed with a waiting list; in-year transfer applications considered; random allocation if more applicants than places in a category; Admissions Appeals process available.

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